Maclear's Beacon

The highest point of Tablemountain, great views from there. You can approach it from any side of the mountain..

The side of Table Mountain many don't venture out to. After walking a while you even forget that you are at the top of this iconic mountain, you get lost over the vast openness, as almost like you're walking on flat grasslands. It is a totally different experience than the normal side popular with tourists.

We did a 3 hour hike around the top of the table mountain with our guide for the day Tim Lundy. He was very knowledgeable and able to point out various features, plants, wildlife etc that we would never have known about. If you have the time, then do more than just go up in the cable car and walk around the small area at the top and return. There are some great walks up there which you can take, but do be prepared because the weather can change rapidly or use a guide like Tim who I would not hesitate to recommend.Just one thing, we ended up in a queue for tickets for the cable car for 2 hours. So get your tickets in advance and if you do have to queue, then get one of your party to get the tickets whilst the rest of the party wait in the queue.

Easy flat hike on the table mountain top. Great views next to the drop off on the northern path, even when the clouds have blanketed over.

Amazing views. Quite an easy path from Table Mountain

This place has the best views. It takes 1 hour to walk from the cable car or 3 hours from Kirstenbosch via skeleton gorge. From here you can see both sides Capetown and robben island. It's well worth a visit, the walk from the cable car is flat and easy to walk for most.

One of my favourite places to be in the whole world. Breathtaking views all round. Always remember a jacket, even if it is hot

Great hike from the aerial tram exit. Plan for an hour each way. Rocky sections can be a bit hard on the knees Small section with chain support!

Skeleton Gorge was a very long and heavy Climb (for me I’m 53) but so beautiful and challenging. Happy I dus it.

Started from Platteklip Gorge starting point and made my way up to the very highest point of Table Mountain. From the top of Platteklip Gorge to Maclears Beacon is a flat comfortable hike suitable for all ages. Take in the beauty that is Table Mountain.